Saturday Cleaning
I’ve spent the day going through various checklists, downloading old perf reviews (resume fodder in there 🙂 and various other sundry clean up tasks. Though a remote worker for 10+ years, there is … Read more
Personal
Upon the Occasion of my Retirement
I sent the note shown at the end of this post to friends and colleagues at work today. I’ve hinted and talked about my impending retirement without actually coming out and saying it.  I am … Read more
My New Double Edge Safety Razor Kit
I started growing a beard immediately after getting out of the Army 40 years ago. I recall shaving maybe two times in the whole time we lived in California. And one of those … Read more
The Wheels of Life
Today is a special day for Sheryl and myself. It’s the 41st anniversary of the day we committed to traveling the path through life as one. And as they say, what a long … Read more
First Elinchrom Shots
No doubt, there are many disadvantages to having a birthday near Christmas. But, as it turns out, there is one advantage; I can often get my “best” present early, especially if it’s something … Read more
I Ride My Bike
I think Rules #5 and #9 are related. Today’s bike ride photo, taken in that spirit. Also, the 15th day in a row that I rode my bike. And, 108 miles until I … Read more
First Formal Flash Foray
I’ve decided to learn how to take photographs under more controlled lighting conditions using external light sources. I usually shoot outdoors, in available light, and focus mostly on landscapes and scenic shots with … Read more
Keep Your Day Job
Wo-oah, what I want to know, where does the time go? So goes the plaintive refrain of Uncle John’s Band and today I have the same question. It really does seem like just … Read more
Who Can Stop What Must Arrive Now?
Something new is waiting to be born. That something is called the next phase of my life. I have a decision to make by October 10th. If I choose one way, everything will … Read more
10 Years Ago: Day 2 of the Journey Home
I was too busy traveling during the day and too busy at night to post these photos at the time they were taken, on the 2nd day of our trip home, 10 years … Read more